How far is Brent, FL from Clewiston, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Clewiston, FL is about 579.1 miles (932 km), with a travel time of about 11h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 460.3 miles (740.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
579.1 mi
11h 03m
Flight
460.3 mi
740.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
460.3 mi
Kilometers
740.78 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
579.1 mi
Kilometers
931.97 km
Drive Time
11h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clewiston
Wed, May 13, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 13, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-12T17:49
Arrive Clewiston
Wed, May 13, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:04 PM to 7:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Brent
289.6 mi
05h 31m
To Clewiston
289.4 mi
05h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Clewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Clewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Minneola

    2281 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Hancock Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard

    2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Citrus Tower Road

    3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2275 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 51 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 23 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugarland Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Clewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 49%
Citrus Tower Road
150 mi · 26%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
14.6 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike South
14.6 mi · 3%
Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.8 mi
460.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
05h 31m from Brent
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brent and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Clewiston?

The road trip is about 579.1 miles (932 km) and usually takes 11h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.6 miles from Brent and 289.4 miles from Clewiston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 460.3 miles (740.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.74 one way or $169.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Clewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brent and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Clewiston. Straight-line distance: 460.3 mi (740.78 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Clewiston

#2 Clewiston

City in Florida

Population8,099
Coordinates26.7542300, -80.9336800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Clewiston (-80.93368, 26.75423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 932 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.43 gal
77.35 L · about $84.74
Round trip
$169.49
40.86 gal · 154.7 L
Estimated CO2
181.6 kg one way
Round trip: 363.1 kg / 800 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $84.74 $169.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $93.90 $187.79
Premium $4.90 $100.03 $200.05
Diesel $4.35 $88.87 $177.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Clewiston, FL. The current time in Brent is 17:49:25, although it is 18:49:25 in Clewiston.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.